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SH05 SZC

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 89,384 miles on the clock, averaging 8,047 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SH05 SZC

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,384
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,047

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading89,384 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,047
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH05 SZC 24k41k57k73k89k '08'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,384 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,381 miles
Since last MOT+234 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,147 miles
Since last MOT+8,917 miles
PASS
Mileage80,230 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,192 miles
Since last MOT+10,032 miles
PASS
Mileage70,160 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,152 miles
Since last MOT+428 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,724 miles
Since last MOT+9,136 miles
PASS
Mileage60,588 miles
Since last MOT+7,868 miles
PASS
Mileage52,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,720 miles
Since last MOT+11,167 miles
PASS
Mileage41,553 miles
Since last MOT+5,477 miles
PASS
Mileage36,076 miles
Since last MOT+6,145 miles
PASS
Mileage29,931 miles
Since last MOT+5,447 miles
PASS
Mileage24,484 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)

Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).

Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)

Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).

Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links

Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).

Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)

Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 SZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SH05 SZC

What car is SH05 SZC?

SH05 SZC is an green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SH05 SZC?

The last recorded mileage for SH05 SZC was 89,384 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH05 SZC passed its MOT?

SH05 SZC has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2016.

Is SH05 SZC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH05 SZC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SH05 SZC?

SH05 SZC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.